Appendix B-6: BIM Use: Record Modeling

Record Modeling

Description:
Record Modeling is the process used to depict an accurate representation of the physical conditions, environment, and assets of a facility. The record model should, at a minimum, contain information relating to the main architectural, structural, and MEP elements. It is the culmination of all the BIM Modeling throughout the project, including linking Operation, Maintenance, and Asset data to the As-Built model (created from the Design, Construction, 4D Coordination Models, and Subcontractor Fabrication Models) to deliver a record model to the owner or facility manager. Additional information including equipment and space planning systems may be necessary if the owner intends to utilize the information in the future.

Potential Value:

• Aid in future modeling and 3D design coordination for renovation
• Improve documentation of environment for future uses, e.g., renovation or historical documentation
• Aid in the permitting process (e.g. continuous change vs. specified code.)
• Minimize facility turnover dispute (e.g. link to contract with historical data highlights expectations and comparisons drawn to the final product.)
• Enable the ability for embedding future data based on renovation or equipment replacement
• Provide the owner with an accurate model of the building, equipment, and spaces within a building to create possible synergies with other BIM Uses
• Minimize building turnover information and required storage space for this information
• Better accommodate the owner’s needs and wants to help foster a stronger relationship and promote repeat business
• Easily assess client requirement data such as room areas or environmental performance to as-designed, as-built or as-performing data

Resources Required:

• 3D Model Manipulation Tools
• Compliant Model Authoring Tools to Accommodate Required Deliverable
• Access to Essential Information in Electronic Format
• Database of Assets and Equipment with Metadata (Based upon Owner’s Capabilities)

Team Competencies Required:

• Ability to manipulate, navigate, and review 3D model
• Ability to use BIM modeling application for building updates
• Ability to thoroughly understand facility operations processes to ensure correct input of information
• Ability to effectively communicate between the design, construction, and facilities management teams

Selected Resources:

• Brown, J. L. (September 2009). Wisconsin Bets on BIM. Civil Engineering, 40-41.
• CRC for Construction Innovation. Adopting BIM for Facilities Management – Solutions for Managing the Syndey Opera House.
• Gregerson, J. (December 2009). For Owners, BIM Has Vim. Buildings, 26.
• Knight, D., Roth, S., & Rosen, S. (June 2010). Using BIM in HVAC Design. ASHRAE Journal, 24-34.
• Madsen, J. J. (July 2008). Build Smarter, Faster, and Cheaper with BIM. Buildings, 94-96.
• McKew, H. (July 2009). Owners, Please Demand More From Your IPD Team. Engineered Systems, 50.
• Woo, J., Wilsmann, J., & Kang, D. (2010). Use of As-Built Building Information Modeling. Construction Research Congress 2010, 538-548.